RUSH OF RECRUITS

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20952, 3 November 1939, Page 6

RUSH OF RECRUITS

HELP FROM RHODESIA FARMERS DO THEIR UTMOST (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, Nov. 1 The farmers of Southern Rhodesia are determined to do their utmost to increase the agricultural output for the benefit of the Empire's war efforts. At a special congress at Salisbury to discuss wartime policy all farming interests were represented, and a resolution was unanimously adopted to meet the position if there were necessity for the early institution of general conscription and for the distribution of adequate manpower to agriculture. More men will shortly be called up to undergo training at the camps at Salisbury and Bulawayo. The First Battalion of the Northern Rhodesian Regiment is up to war establishment and an additional battalion and auxiliary units of the defence force and a force of special constables are at full strength. Volunteering has been so heavy that there is a waiting list for several units. Men in key industries have been kept at their posts. Agricultural production must be maintained, and so must exports of Northern Rhodesia’s metals, which are vital to the Allies. The output of copper has been virtually taken over by the British Government, and the producing company is supplying copper at less than the current world price.